Job Info

Location: SYDNEY, NSW

Salary: Above Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About the business Grand Pacific Group (GPG) is one of Sydney’s leading hospitality and event groups, with 7 venues across Sydney and Canberra currently in our portfolio. We have maintained a strong identity synonymous with sophistication, elegance and luxury over 25+ years of operation. We are looking to strengthen our existing teams, with professional Cooks across the Group.

About the role We are looking for Cooks to be key members of our kitchen teams. The successful candidate will utilise their culinary skills in order to maintain and enhance our customers' satisfaction.

You will play an integral role within the kitchen team, and will be a hands on, experienced, motivated individual, who has passion for food, people and their role in the industry. Cooks are often chefs in training, working alongside qualified chefs and assisting in basic needs of the kitchen. Preparing ingredients, keeping inventory, taking charge in organising and keeping a clean workspace, and properly presenting food items are all part of the role’s responsibilities.

Cooks may rotate to different workstations throughout the kitchen and partake in multiple tasks. Role and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
preparing and cooking food
seasoning food during cooking
portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
storing food in temperature controlled facilities
preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
may plan menus and estimate food requirements
may train other kitchen staff and apprentice
To meet operational goals (KPI’s) and work within agreed systems, policies, procedures and authority levels
To play a key role in the consistent delivery of high-end restaurant quality food
To have a positive an ongoing communication with other departments to ensure a seamless operation to your responsibilities
Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Preparing and cooking food
To maintain the kitchen in an ordered and hygienic state
To be available for key events as they arise
Ensure wastage is minimised
To assist in the control of stock levels
Assisting with the supervision of more junior kitchen attendants
To follow safe work practices and guidelines ensuring that your workspace is compliant to relevant laws and regulations and report otherwise
To maintain a high level of personal hygiene and grooming; directives for standard uniform determined by senior management, and to ensure all staff are attired correctly

Essential Knowledge and Experience

At least 2- 4 years' experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen environment – highly desired working towards a formal qualification in cookery.
Punctual, organised and trustworthy
Professional appearance
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to take initiative and make decisions
Ability to be self-motivated
Rights to work in Australia

What next If you've made it this far and feel this could be for you then please don't hesitate - APPLY NOW - we'd love to hear from you!

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the trustee for grand pacific group unit trust